This full-blown country music festival and BBQ cook-off — at a new venue for the first time — combines Old West-style entertainment, a beer and spirits garden and a Best Denim Butt contest, among other attractions.

Vista will have the BBQ and country tunes, all they ask is for patrons to bring an empty stomach and their dancing shoes.

Vista will have the BBQ and country tunes, all they ask is for patrons to bring an empty stomach and their dancing shoes.

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7.14: San Diego Women’s Pride Brunch

Featuring Virginia delegate Danica Roem (the country’s first openly transgender woman in a state legislature) as the keynote speaker, this inspiring LGBTQ brunch kicking off Pride in San Diego will focus on empowering women in leadership positions.

A new weekly farmers’ market will launch in Little Italy with the goal of becoming the destination “where the chefs shop,” but also for residents and locals alike to find midweek fresh food and produce.

7.21: Burgers & Brews Invitational

Highlighting the city’s best breweries and burger joints, this track-adjacent event includes unlimited samples of perfectly prepared patties plus five beer tasters, all-you-can-eat fries and access to the races and Iration’s post-race concert. Click here to enter for a chance to win tickets to Burgers & Brews Invitational.

7.25: Progressive Dinner

Start with appetizers and cocktails at Wokou, followed by an entree and wine at Amici, then finish off the night with dessert and a cup of coffee at Casa Rustica during this progressive dinner within The Village at Pacific Highland Ranch. Buy early, ticket sales end July 20. — Leslie Hackett

7.29: 10th annual Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark

Before the Friars take on the D’backs, don’t miss one of San Diego’s largest tailgate parties, which includes Phil’s mesquite-grilled chicken and ribs, plus two sides, a soft drink and admission to the game. The event supports Operation Bigs, a Big Brothers Big Sisters program.